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83World War II propaganda: how carrots hid British radar from Hitler and the German Luftwaffe
There is nothing exceptionally impressive about a carrot. It does not have the shiny plastic-like texture, vibrant hue or taste bud assaulting fire of the chili pepper. It does not grow up to three feet in length and hang upon climbing twelve foot...
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81'Ceylon' ('Sri Lanka'), My Father and National Service
The beautiful island of Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka, was part of the 'British Empire' for many years ~ well over a century! As such, some national servicemen carried out their 'armed service' obligations on the island, even after independence. It was a very long way from home, so there were no visits to parents during 'leave', but it was a wonderful opportunity for the men to see a very different way of life, on an island paradise. One of the 'lucky' chosen ones was my father, Dave Neale. He
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69Seeing is believing!
are we the only ones ? is earth visited by unknown observers? did i witness a UFO? Approximately seven years ago, on a dark overcast rainy night, while travelling to work at 21.45hrs, heading towards Largo Law from Elie, [ husband was...
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62The Rolling Stones' 1950 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible
I know. Most fans say the Rolling Stones (or, Stones to many) is synonymous with hot women and drugs, NOT a 1950 Pontiac Chieftain convertible. But, the Stones' Keith Richards loved the blue car for whatever reason and has finally decided to part...
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64Iraq - Western involvement and influence in the 20th C
Britain and Americas involvement in Iraq leading up to the first Gulf War was driven only by oil from the end of the first world war.
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64videoPreparation Video of RAF and IAF bands joint musical concert at India Gate
This video was shot last Saturday, March 3, 2012, when me and my office colleagues visited India Gate for a picnic. We kept Amar Jwaan Jyoti as the meeting point. Fortunately, I reached this place at India Gate on the right time. After parking my...
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64What Does It Mean To Be the Worlds Policeman?
Why do we send our Armed Forces to foreign fields, and then hate them for going? Why do we elect people who send our Armed Forces to foreign fields, and let them hate them for going? Who's at fault?
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72World War 2 History: Dad's Bit in the War
My dad served in the Home Guard as a teenager in world war ii Britain. When he was old enough he joined the RAF. He manned antiaircraft rockets when the german bombers raided Birmingham and later guarded German Prisoners of War.
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69Flight TC220
Short story about a government cover up regarding air travel. Beware of low flying teeth!
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64World War Two. WWII. World War 2. Bomber Command. RAF. Aircrew Association. Lest we forget.
The following was written by Peter Marshall on 22nd September 2011. Peter is a good friend and I have his permission to reproduce his poem here. He is anxious that the memory of the work and sacrifices of the aircrews of the RAF during World War...
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